The Eco-Efficiency Forums are an initiative of the Thai-German Programme for Enterprise Competitveness. They highlight issues of eco-efficiency, which deserve more political and public attention in Thailand, and which have a strong, sometimes hidden influence on the competitiveness of the Thai economy. The Forum is a public event "on invitation". It particularly addresses to policy- and decision-makers of departments within ministries and other concerned governmental and non-governmental organisations, as well as representatives from the industry. The conference language is Thai, Thai/English simultaneous translation is provided.
| Title | Date | Cooperating Partners |
| Organic Industry Thailand - Tradition and Innovation. | 06 July 2007 | MoAC, MoNRE, MoC, Earth-Safe Foundation (ESF), Maejo University, Chiang Mai (MJU), Organic Agriculture Certification Thailand (ACT), Thai Organic Trade Association (TOTA), Green Net Cooperative |
| Eco-Efficient Agro-Industry and Sufficiency Economy: A Profitable Environment for SME. | 14 Dec 2006 | NESDB, MoAC, MoNRE, Kasetsart University, FTI, Sustainable Agriculture Foundation, TEI, ACT |
| Consumer: Market Force for Environmental Quality | 03 Aug 2006 | MoNRE (DEQP), MoInd (TISI), Thai Chambers of Commerce, Consumer Protection Board, Foundation for Consumers, TEI, Green Net Association |
| Chemicals Risk Management - Staying ahead of the Disasters! | 19 Jan 2006 | MoInd (IEAT, DIW), MoNRE (PCD), DDPM, FTI, Mahidol University, Clariant, Bayer |
| Eco-Efficiency - An Asset of Environmental Policy | 01 July 2005 | MoNRE; MoInd, JGSEE, TEI |
5th Eco-Efficiency Forum
Organic Industry Thailand - Tradition and Innovation.
Friday, 06 July 2007,
at the Thansetthakit Building
, Bangkok
Programme: [English 
] , [Thai ]
Conference Language: Thai, with simultaneous translation Thai/English
Objectives of this Eco-Efficiency Forum:
- Contributions to the debate on developing a competitive agro-industrial sector according to the principles of the sufficiency economy.
- Share information on the state-of-the-art of eco-efficiency in agro-industry.
- Promote initiatives aimed towards a competitive, environmentally friendly and socially sustainable agro-industry sector in Thailand.
- Enhance awareness among decision makers and opinion leaders in politics, business and public organizations.
Organizers, partners, contributing organisations:
- Ministry of Commerce (MoC)
- Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MoAC)
- Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE)
- Earth-Safe Foundation (ESF)
- Maejo University, Chiang Mai (MJU)
- Green Net Cooperative
- Organic Agriculture Certification Thailand (ACT)
- Thai Organic Trade Association (TOTA)
- German Technical Cooperation (GTZ, Bangkok)
Review: 4th Eco-Efficiency Forum
Eco-Efficient Agro-Industry and Sufficiency Economy:
A Profitable Environment for SME.
Thursday, 14 December 2006,
at the Windsor Hotel,
Sukhumvit Soi 20, Bangkok
Programme: [English ] , [Thai ]
Conference Language: Thai, with simultaneous translation Thai/English
Objectives of this Eco-Efficiency Forum:
- Contributions to the debate on developing a competitive agro-industrial sector according to the principles of the sufficiency economy.
- Share information on the state-of-the-art of eco-efficiency in agro-industry.
- Promote initiatives aimed towards a competitive, environmentally friendly and socially sustainable agro-industry sector in Thailand.
- Enhance awareness among decision makers and opinion leaders in politics, business and public organizations.
Organizers, partners, contributing organisations:
- National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB)
- Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MoAC)
- Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE)
- Kasetsart University (KU)
- Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)
- Green Net and Earth Net Foundation
- Sustainable Agriculture Foundation (Thailand)
- Thai Environment Institute (TEI)
- Organic Agriculture Certification Thailand (ACT)
- GTZ (German Technical Cooperation, Bangkok)
Review: 3rd Eco-Efficiency Forum
Consumer: Market Force for Environmental Quality.
How consumer awareness can move the market towards environmental sustainability. Success stories for SMEs?
Thursday, 3rd August 2006,
8:30-12:30, Siam City Hotel, Bangkok
Programme: [English ] , [Thai ]
Conference Language: Thai, with simultaneous translation Thai/English
Objectives of this Eco-Efficiency Forum:
- informing about the state-of-the-discussion how to promote organic, safe products and environmentally friendly production
- informing about the relationship between eco-quality and competitiveness of SMEs.
- promoting policies and initiatives for environmentally friendly products, production and value-chains.
- furthering the awareness of decision- and opinion-makers in politics, business and public organizations.
Organizers, partners, contributing organisations:
- Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE): Department of Environmental Quality Promotion (DEQP)
- Ministry of Industry (MoI): Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI)
- Prime Minister's Office: Consumer Protection Board of Thailand
- Foundation for Consumers
- Green Net Cooperative and Earth Net Foundation
- National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB)
- Board of Trade of Thailand
- Thailand Environment Institute (TEI)
- Naturland (German Association for Organic Agriculture)
- GTZ (German Technical Cooperation, Bangkok)
[ in English ] , [ in Thai ]
This hands-on guidance aims to provide an overview of selected policy instruments for boosting resource efficiency. It builds on the recent discussions and practical experiences both from developed and developing countries.
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"GTZ Thailand News" (quarterly) will keep you updated on the activities of the Thai-German Programme for Enterprise Competitiveness and GTZ in Thailand.
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At the opening of the international conference and exhibition InnoBioPlast 2006 (21-24 September 2006) at Siam Paragon, Bangkok, a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Innovation Agency (NIA), the Thai Bioplastics Society (TBS) and the GTZ has been signed for a project to promote bioplastics in Thailand.
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